Career paths are not always predictable, and that is exactly what makes them meaningful.
In the latest episode of Beyond the Classroom, Stan State alumna Kristina Stamper, Class of 2006, shares how her journey from music student to Director of Communications and Creative Services was shaped by curiosity, mentorship and a willingness to grow beyond her original plan.
Through campus jobs and mentorship, she discovered how skills developed in the arts - including storytelling, communication, collaboration and creativity - could translate into professional opportunities in higher education and communications.
Her story is a reminder that students do not need to follow a rigid or linear path to build a successful and meaningful career.
The conversation touches on:
- How mentorship helped shape Kristina’s path
- Why career journeys do not have to be linear
- The value of student employment and campus involvement
- How the arts build transferable career skills
- Advice for students on networking, confidence and defining success
